The team will also examine human security vulnerabilities in daily processes and procedures-social engineering opportunities or privileged access routes that attackers often use to circumvent security controls. Attackers looking for the next zero-day exploit constantly scrutinize existing technologies. The group is tasked to uncover vulnerabilities in computer networks, hardware and software applications, in a block-and-tackle move to get ahead of cybercriminals.
Its users can add, take, share, and download all kinds of intelligence with the aim of finding and warning others of ongoing or emerging attacks.IBM Security has formed an elite team of security professionals and ethical hackers, dubbed IBM X-Force Red. Think of the new cloud-based service like a Pinterest-style board for subscribing companies. "We're aiming to accelerate the formation of the networks and relationships we need to fight hackers."
"We're taking the lead by opening up our own deep and global network of cyberthreat research, customers, technologies and experts," said Brendan Hannigan, general manager for IBM Security. IBM's argument is that there isn't a single port of call for this information. The aim is to help those companies mobilize against ongoing threats to their systems. That also includes malware threat data from 270 million computers and devices, as well as from 25 billion web pages and images, and spam and phishing attack emails. Through what IBM is calling its new X-Force Exchange, the company said Thursday it will offer its massive 700-terabyte (and growing) database of raw cyber-threat data and intelligence to companies who want it.
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